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Hell House LLC: Lineage
(2025)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The change from found footage takes away all tension, while the decision to add more lore to the already convoluted backstory is frustrating. This may end up being the last Hell House LLC movie no matter what the future plans are.
Posted Oct 29, 2025
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The WeedHacker Massacre
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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It has some funny moments and decent kills. Unfortunately, just as much does not land. Add in too many characters and motivations and the film ends up being more disappointing than fun.
Posted Oct 15, 2025
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8/10
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Beast of War
(2025)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Tightly paced sharksploitation movie focuses on characters instead of being over the top. The shark action is also awesome.
Posted Oct 08, 2025
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9/10
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Good Boy
(2025)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Yes, it is gimmicky, but that is not a bad thing. Emotionally powerful, one of the best dog performances of all time, and scary. A moving story about friendship
Posted Oct 02, 2025
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8/10
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Bone Lake
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Erotic horror movie plays with its audience instead of shooting its whole load.
Posted Oct 01, 2025
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8/10
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V/H/S Halloween
(2025)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The V/H/S franchise continues to chug along with one of its strongest entries. From jump scares to gross out laughs, to uncomfortable scenes, the new installment is a treat.
Posted Oct 01, 2025
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The Toxic Avenger
(2023)
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Nathaniel Muir
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While there are some fun references (an ‘I Love the Monster’ shirt, Melvin Ferd makes an appearance, Nuke ‘Em High), it is its own story. It is definitely not for everyone, but it is a worthy addition to the franchise.
Posted Aug 27, 2025
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Somnium
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Stories involving dreams can be difficult to tell, but Cain is able to deftly pull it off in a strong debut. Levine is incredible and will draw audiences in and there is an overall creepy element to it all that will appeal to fans of genre cinema.
Posted Aug 26, 2025
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8.5/10
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Darkman
(1990)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The back to comic book basics storytelling along with an impressive score cover over most of the deficiencies. And the cast and crew is an amazing collection of talent.
Posted Aug 24, 2025
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Witchboard
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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There are some good kills and New Orleans is always a great setting for a horror story. Witchboard is fine for putting on in the background, but any deeper investment will be disappointing.
Posted Aug 15, 2025
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Red Sonja
(2025)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The colors pop off the screen and there is some great creature design. There are also some great fight scenes. It is an all around fun movie that finally gives Sonja the adaptation she deserves.
Posted Aug 12, 2025
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Descendent
(2025)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Descendent ends up being one big metaphor and how impressed a person is by that will determine how much they enjoy the movie. There are some good visuals and the performances from the main couple are top notch.
Posted Aug 08, 2025
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Animale
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Animale is an atmospheric watch. The more dreamlike (or in some cases, nightmarish) moments are the highlight. It is in these scenes that things are most tense and the characters most interesting.
Posted Aug 07, 2025
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8/10
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Holy Night: Demon Hunters
(2025)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Don Lee (Train to Busan) is a throwback action movie star. He would fit perfectly into the testosterone laden 1980s Hollywood landscape. He is overflowing with charisma and absolutely commands the screen.
Posted Aug 03, 2025
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The School Duel
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The plot runs out of steam and a couple of reveals end up being repeated with different characters. The ending ends up being a strange bait and switch. Thankfully, none of this takes away from the powerful message.
Posted Aug 03, 2025
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I Live Here Now
(2025)
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Nathaniel Muir
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I Live Here Now is an exhausting watch. Even in its more patient moments, there is a sense of dread and tension. This is especially true of the final act when things move at a frantic pace. The plot has a lot to say and the performances are great.
Posted Jul 25, 2025
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Terrestrial
(2025)
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Nathaniel Muir
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There is good tension and some shocking moments, but tonally it feels off. The sci-fi aspects which open things up end up meaning little in the grand scheme of things. It ends up being more disappointing than anything else.
Posted Jul 21, 2025
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Traumatika
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Pierre Tsigardis is able to walk the thin line between scaring the audience and not exploiting familial trauma. The result is a movie that is both shocking and terrifying.
Posted Jun 27, 2025
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Pins and Needles
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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There are some good gore scenes and the villains are kinda funny. Over the top moments bring a layer of camp that the film should have leaned more into. It may want to be more, but it ends up being entertaining fluff.
Posted Jun 24, 2025
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Bleeding
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The third act is filled with blood and death and all of it is because of a powerful drug. It may not be a typical vampire movie, but Bleeding is just as terrifying.
Posted Jun 10, 2025
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Dog of God
(2025)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Dog of God is definitely not for everybody. Along with its deeper subject matter, it is filled with nudity, sex, and violence. Nothing is gratuitous, however. Everything that happens is part of the grown up fairy tale.
Posted Jun 10, 2025
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Gonzo Girl
(2023)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Gonzo journalism is characterized by its manic energy and ability to critique society and oneself. Still, it is hard not to feel that focusing on self-discovery would have lived up to the gonzo ethos and been more impactful.
Posted Jun 09, 2025
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Dangerous Animals
(2025)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Dangerous Animals never tips its hand and each shocking reveal works to full effect. It is the rare twist-free horror movie that unpeels layers of its characters. Instead, fantastic sound design and well-shot shark action bring all the fear.
Posted Jun 02, 2025
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10/10
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Párvulos: Children of the Apocalypse
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Takes familiar genre tropes in surprising directions. An emotionally powerful story about family and change that is one of the best horror movies of the year.
Posted Jun 02, 2025
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8.5/10
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Restless
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Surprisingly effective horror movie that is a descent into madness that would make any Lovecraft fan proud. A scary and funny watch.
Posted May 30, 2025
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A Hard Place
(2025)
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Nathaniel Muir
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A Hard Place introduces a lot of people, most with unclear motivations. The end result is a good idea that is poorly executed.
Posted May 28, 2025
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8.5/10
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The Surrender
(2025)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Both actors bring a natural feel to their characters that will make audiences feel for them both. The plot is over the top and gets more wild as things progress.
Posted May 19, 2025
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A Breed Apart
(2025)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Using a mix of real dogs, puppets, and CGI, the ones here look deranged and scary and make for great villains. This is a great example of enjoyable turn off your brain fluff.
Posted May 14, 2025
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The Ruse
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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There are tropes in The Ruse, but it is more of a mystery than a horror movie. And it is this mystery that makes it so intriguing.
Posted May 13, 2025
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Dark My Light
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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It rushes together a lot of ideas that do not connect, eventually settling on what seems to be a character study. But since there is little character development, it just leaves anyone watching asking the wrong kind of questions.
Posted May 06, 2025
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8.5/10
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Fréwaka
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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An atmospheric folk horror tale filled with great imagery and strong characters. A powerful watch that is uncomfortable but impossible to turn away from.
Posted Apr 23, 2025
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The Killgrin
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The premise is a neat one and the tight story makes sure there are no lulls. The Killgrin stumbles towards the end leading to some nonsensical moments that take some of the steam out of the movie. Even then, it should not ruin anyone’s enjoyment.
Posted Apr 23, 2025
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Call of the Void
(2025)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Due to the story it is telling, it is no surprise that there are still many unanswered questions by the time the final credits roll. This is not necessarily a bad thing and actually does add to the uncomfortable tone Call of the Void has established.
Posted Apr 15, 2025
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Shadow of God
(2025)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Mixing arthouse with psychedelia and just straight up gore, Shadow of God will keep anyone watching off kilter. This is also part of the problem. The film has too much going on. Some of it feels out of place, but it all makes for a fascinating watch.
Posted Apr 11, 2025
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The Luckiest Man in America
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The production design is great and there are the expected great turns from Hauser and Goggins. There are some missteps for dramatization purposes, but The Luckiest Man in America always remains interesting.
Posted Apr 10, 2025
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825 Forest Road
(2025)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The characters may be lacking, but there is enough there to make you care. The ending is a little too abrupt, but effective scares make it an enjoyable.
Posted Apr 01, 2025
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8.5/10
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AUM: The Cult at the End of the World
(2023)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Most cults share a similar story. They are small, keep to themselves, and are only heard of after some horrific event. The Cult at the End of the World documents how Aum were unlike others.
Posted Mar 18, 2025
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8/10
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Clown in a Cornfield
(2025)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Killer clowns and teen slashers are two popular stories that have been around for a long time. Clown in a Cornfield manages to combine the two in an exciting and humorous watch that genre fans will enjoy.
Posted Mar 11, 2025
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8/10
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Redux Redux
(2025)
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Nathaniel Muir
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There are no loose ends (a common problem with time travel/multiverse stories) and the whole thing has a real sense of closure. Redux Redux brings together some surprising elements in a powerful film.
Posted Mar 09, 2025
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O'Dessa
(2025)
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Nathaniel Muir
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There is a surprisingly violent battle that O’Dessa has heading into the climax. And the final moments provide the satisfying conclusion expected from this type of adventure.
Posted Mar 09, 2025
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Bloat
(2025)
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Nathaniel Muir
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A straightforward telling would have provided more tension while an increased focus on characters would have given audiences something to care about. By the time the final credits have rolled, Bloat has failed to leave any sort of impression.
Posted Mar 06, 2025
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8/10
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The Rule of Jenny Pen
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The Rule of Jenny Pen is a carefully paced film that maximizes the performances and the situation. While it is hard to watch Crealy manipulate and punish the others, it is also impossible to turn away from the film.
Posted Mar 04, 2025
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The Baby in the Basket
(2025)
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Nathaniel Muir
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It quickly becomes apparent that this is going to be more character driven than most nun horror movies. While the sisters follow the familiar tropes ranging from very devout to questioning their faith, the plot never feels derivative.
Posted Feb 18, 2025
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Kidnapping Inc.
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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There is a lot to like about Kidnapping Inc., but the changes in mood will prevent many from completely enjoying it.
Posted Feb 07, 2025
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A Knight's War
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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A Knight’s War is an exciting fantasy adventure that is a much needed breath of fresh air. It does not try to reinvent the wheel because it does not have to. It delivers longtime fans exactly what they have been craving.
Posted Feb 07, 2025
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Renner
(2025)
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Nathaniel Muir
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The film also looks good. It may not be set in a dystopian future, but Renner has the sterile and futuristic look that is often found in those movies. There is a lot to like here, but the lack of a strong rogue AI is very noticeable.
Posted Feb 07, 2025
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The Invisible Raptor
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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A premise this bonkers sounds like a spoof, especially since there are so many references to Jurassic Park. From music cues to name dropping Steven Spielberg, The Invisible Raptor wears its influences on its sleeve. It is not a full-on parody, however.
Posted Feb 06, 2025
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Didn't Die
(2025)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Didn’t Die does not completely ignore genre conventions, but it is at its best when Vinta and her family take center stage. Loss is an important theme and the script shines in the moments when the group are trying to deal with what has happened.
Posted Jan 29, 2025
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Touch Me
(2025)
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Nathaniel Muir
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Sex, and more specifically the long term consequences, are an important part of the movie. The irony of Touch Me is how disposal the act can often seem.
Posted Jan 29, 2025
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Grafted
(2024)
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Nathaniel Muir
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It ends up feeling more like a series of face swapping scenes instead of a coherent message. There are some great effects, but they are mixed in with glaring plot holes. Despite these flaws, it ends up being a fun watch.
Posted Jan 20, 2025
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